Pretty cool but I've seen better footage from the Nurenburgring (Spelling) in Germany. Never been a big Porsche fan.......I'll take a good old ,made in the USA, Z06!!!!!:cool:

RexDog1

02-01-2007, 03:32 PM

I like the GT3 RS …..but for $106,000.00 I think you are paying for the name….
But very nice car …………look out for WFT because it is a cousin to the VW

And he is a known VW hater…………. Jus'..... Sayin'..................
lol
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MYMC

02-01-2007, 03:32 PM

Very cool, what a "drivers car"...great find and nice post.

When the Corvette guys start in...just wait till resale time.

BrianM

02-01-2007, 03:40 PM

Porsches have always been my favorite. A 911 Turbo is my ultimate dream car. In my opinion just can't beat them. Just something about a Porsche. Even the 1973 914 that I had was so much fun to drive. And although that car was truely a VW it still handled like it was on rails and sounded like a Porsche. talk about a ton of bang for your buck.

east tx skier

02-01-2007, 03:40 PM

Just sent this to my buddy who is recently the proud owner of a 1980 911 SC. Fun little car to drive.

And now for something entirely the same: the latter-day Corvette makes yet another best-of list. Yeah, yeah, I can hear it now. But trust me; I've driven 'Vettes old and new, and I continue to be impressed by the evolution of this automotive icon. One more area of excellence is resale value. Beginning with the fifth-generation C5 and continuing to the present, more guys are attracted to these cars -- guys who might otherwise shop the imports. With broadened appeal and a highly competent car, the Corvette represents the rare occurrence of a domestic car with exceptionally high resale value.

After four decades, automotive journalists are tempted to invent superlatives to describe the Porsche 911. Are there any adjectives that haven't been used to praise this car? Doubtful. It's the everyday exotic; one of the greatest sports cars to turn a wheel yet within the reach of mere mortals. From the time of its unveiling, the 911 has been at or near the top of its game in terms of design, engineering and performance on the track and street. And because most are relatively easy to care for compared to their peers, demand for used models isn't likely to subside. Even the most basic 911 is intensely satisfying, and among the best for value retention.

M-Funf

02-01-2007, 03:59 PM

I like the GT3 RS …..but for $106,000.00 I think you are paying for the name….

I don't think $106k is out of line for that car. I was thinking about trading my '03 M5 up to a new '07 M5, but the '07 is about $112k loaded. I was torn between the M5 and the GT3 RS.................

Then my wife brought me to my senses :o

TX.X-30 fan

02-01-2007, 04:00 PM

Some very cool track footage of the car from three different angles.

http://www.porsche.com/all/911gt3rs/usa.aspx

What are the graphics on the right that change ( Each side of the car drawing). :confused:

Mag_Red

02-01-2007, 04:02 PM

I like the GT3 RS …..but for $106,000.00 I think you are paying for the name….
But very nice car …………look out for WFT because it is a cousin to the VW

And he is a known VW hater…………. Jus'..... Sayin'..................
lol
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http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_8_200v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNfox000)

Looks like they took the spoiler off a Toyota Celica:D

Mag_Red

02-01-2007, 04:03 PM

What are the graphics on the right that change ( Each side of the car drawing). :confused:Those are the G forces..........it is a very cool demo video:cool:

TX.X-30 fan

02-01-2007, 04:12 PM

Those are the G forces..........it is a very cool demo video:cool:

That had crossed my mind (thought to myself no way). Very cool demo, that car doesnt seem to sway much does it. ;)

Maristar210

02-01-2007, 05:06 PM

I like the 1979 930 Turbo with those fat rear fender flares. Chuck norris drove one in "Good guys wear black".

PS> Do not start a Chuck Norris thread UMP, I was just making an association.....:D

Mag_Red

02-01-2007, 05:21 PM

That had crossed my mind (thought to myself no way). Very cool demo, that car doesnt seem to sway much does it. ;)Look at the speed in the corner though......had to watch the video a few times to see everything:headbang:

MYMC

02-01-2007, 05:29 PM

The gap isn't as big as you think............
Ahhh...not so quick grasshopper...you happen upon our German friend during a moment of weakness. The water cooled years are a poor starting point when comparing values, particularly when looking at Porsches first mass market attempt on board a 911 based vehicle (first being the world beater 959 with just water cooled heads not discounting the 928 but really come on a front mounted engine, but I digress) the 996 is a nice car and all but did suffer teething pains, and poor acceptance from Porschephiles. Try using a 993 and let’s see where the numbers fall...

Further now that Porsche has had a chance to develop and ingrain the market I believe you'll see the gap go back to where it was...and has been for years. The Z06 is really the only car this country has that can come close but you can't drove it home and not need a kidney transplant!

Mag_Red

02-01-2007, 08:30 PM

Ahhh...not so quick grasshopper...you happen upon our German friend during a moment of weakness. The water cooled years are a poor starting point when comparing values, particularly when looking at Porsches first mass market attempt on board a 911 based vehicle (first being the world beater 959 with just water cooled heads not discounting the 928 but really come on a front mounted engine, but I digress) the 996 is a nice car and all but did suffer teething pains, and poor acceptance from Porschephiles. Try using a 993 and let’s see where the numbers fall...

Further now that Porsche has had a chance to develop and ingrain the market I believe you'll see the gap go back to where it was...and has been for years. The Z06 is really the only car this country has that can come close but you can't drove it home and not need a kidney transplant!Had to start some where. Hard to get valves for the new ones......give me a break Man!:D And you better have some one look at your Kidney's...........mine were fine after driving a new Z for a few hours8p

André

02-01-2007, 08:34 PM

I don't think $106k is out of line for that car. I was thinking about trading my '03 M5 up to a new '07 M5, but the '07 is about $112k loaded. I was torn between the M5 and the GT3 RS.................

Then my wife brought me to my senses :o
I think i saw it before but please post again a pix of your M5...:)

Yeah...I knew they were going to screw it up, so I bought the '03, which was the last year for the E39 body style. The '06 came out with only SMG (no manual trans), and a fugly body style. Now in '07 they're offering a 6 speed MT, as well as a station wagon verson....mmmmm....500hp station wagon :D

Back OT...a friend of mine has a Ruf BTR turbo P car. It is absolutely awesome to drive. I've never driven the GT3 or GT3 RS, but he says that they've re-captured some of the feel that he's got in the BTR

Here's a pic of his car:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=8681&d=1126386842

Mag_Red

02-01-2007, 09:21 PM

Yeah...I knew they were going to screw it up, so I bought the '03, which was the last year for the E39 body style. The '06 came out with only SMG (no manual trans), and a fugly body style. Now in '07 they're offering a 6 speed MT, as well as a station wagon verson....mmmmm....500hp station wagon :D

Back OT...a friend of mine has a Ruf BTR turbo P car. It is absolutely awesome to drive. I've never driven the GT3 or GT3 RS, but he says that they've re-captured some of the feel that he's got in the BTR

Here's a pic of his car:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=8681&d=1126386842Now that's a nice looking ride!:cool: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=8681&d=1126386842

TT197

02-01-2007, 10:09 PM

Here is the car we have a little fun with on sunny days.

BrianM

02-02-2007, 10:30 AM

Here is the car we have a little fun with on sunny days.

Nice car. Still can't believe that they are getting $10-20k over sticker for them though.

MYMC

02-02-2007, 11:15 AM

In the curves she has nothing for the 993TT but down the straights move aside...and sorry mag but nothing sounds like an Italian car at full song. (I like the chick with it too)

MYMC

02-02-2007, 11:20 AM

Last one with the factory 930 Slant Car...BTW, if you are coming to Carolina Spring Madness this isn't the house!

BrianM

02-02-2007, 11:31 AM

Last one with the factory 930 Slant Car...BTW, if you are coming to Carolina Spring Madness this isn't the house!
So of the two which do you feel is the better overall car? As much as I like that Ferrari the lines of that 930 are just so appealing to me. Just curious.

MYMC

02-02-2007, 12:01 PM

So of the two which do you feel is the better overall car? As much as I like that Ferrari the lines of that 930 are just so appealing to me. Just curious.
The honest answer? The 930 was sold...it had 20,000 miles on it and we were scared to drive it for fear it would get damaged and not be repairable...it needed to go sit in a collection or belong to a person that didn't care. It was replaced by a fire breathing 993TT with GT1 turbos...documented 500+hp at all four wheels and only 17,000 miles. It to has been sold...and yet the Ferrari remains.

The driving experience is like none other...the faster you go the safer it feels. The down force the shape creates only serves to force the car against the road more as the speed increases. This is the first car Ferrari designed in a wind tunnel. What is weird is how careful you have to be while driving her...the crowd that forms around you in traffic on freeways and in town can be dangerous at times. It is like driving a circus side show. When you park you can expect to walk out and find people taking cell phone pictures of friends and family leaning over your car. I have actually had a family ask me if they could sit in the car and take turns while mom, dad and kids took turns taking pictures. There is an old saying that a Ferrari is not a car it is a member of the family...I always thought this silly as I buy and sell cars to make money on the side to pay for airplane time, not so with this one. She is a member of the family and if you ask Maeghan or my son they would tell you the same thing.

Mag_Red

02-02-2007, 12:13 PM

In the curves she has nothing for the 993TT but down the straights move aside...and sorry mag but nothing sounds like an Italian car at full song. (I like the chick with it too)Let me just remind you how much I hate you!:D Beautiful cars Mike and ..............well we don't need to air our thoughts on Maeghan. Just color me Green. ;)

RexDog1

02-02-2007, 01:16 PM

In the curves she has nothing for the 993TT but down the straights move aside...and sorry mag but nothing sounds like an Italian car at full song. (I like the chick with it too)

Who is that girl in the photo??????:rolleyes:

And can we see her in her new boat? more of her8p ……… is it finished?

PS .....NICE CARS!!!!:cool:

MYMC

02-02-2007, 03:44 PM

Who is that girl in the photo??????:rolleyes:

And can we see her in her new boat? more of her8p ……… is it finished?

PS .....NICE CARS!!!!:cool:
Bad day to ask about boat being finished...I'll talk about that later.

RexDog1

02-02-2007, 03:54 PM

Bad day to ask about boat being finished...I'll talk about that later.

Sorry …………go take a walk, life is to short ……

I am going to the boat show on Saturday to look at a new XStar!!!!!!!
I was looking forward to seeing it!!!!!

Well good luck ………………and get a haircut….lol:D

Mag_Red

02-02-2007, 04:13 PM

Bad day to ask about boat being finished...I'll talk about that later.Just take a spin in the Ferrari........that should cheer ya up.;)

bcampbe7

02-02-2007, 04:19 PM

I built a Porche 911 Turbo last night on their site, so if anyone wants to give me $140,000 I'm ready to pull the trigger! :D

bcampbe7

02-02-2007, 04:20 PM

I built a Porche 911 Turbo last night on their site, so if anyone wants to give me $140,000 I'm ready to pull the trigger! :D

Porche is exaclty like a Porsche... :D

MYMC

02-02-2007, 06:21 PM

Just take a spin in the Ferrari........that should cheer ya up.;)
Boat shows...ugh!

Workin' 4 Toys

02-02-2007, 07:53 PM

Just take a spin in the Ferrari........that should cheer ya up.;)
Poor choice of words.....;) (Especially when you try to cheer up the poor guy)

Workin' 4 Toys

02-02-2007, 07:56 PM

Who is that girl in the photo??????:rolleyes:

And can we see her in her new boat? more of her8p ……… is it finished?

PS .....NICE CARS!!!!:cool:

I must have read this too fast, I thought at first I read "Can we see her b*tt..." I had this awkward pause before I clicked "submit reply".....Couldn't resist..Thought I would share that..:o

Workin' 4 Toys

02-02-2007, 07:59 PM

I like the GT3 RS …..but for $106,000.00 I think you are paying for the name….
But very nice car …………look out for WFT because it is a cousin to the VW

And he is a known VW hater…………. Jus'..... Sayin'..................
lol
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Hey, I think the CarreraGT is the nicest Porsche I have ever seen...Jus' Sayin'..;)

Carbon Dreams

02-03-2007, 04:41 PM

Real world...The Z06 is by far and away the king value performance. For an '06 MSRP was 68,880 with the 2LZ package. So stock for stock, the Z06 is just about untouchable. Now add a few mods like long tube headers, Mild stage 2 Cam, Cold air intake, HP tuner tune, and of course 5 point harnesses, and guess what, you are still less expensive than the Porsche's, Ferrari's, etc, etc... And now you have a complete animal. If you own a Porsche less than the GT, don't dare race for pinks as you will likely be out 140K if the Z driver knows what he is doing.

That ought to get some flames a brewin'!:firejump:

Mag_Red

02-03-2007, 06:24 PM

Real world...The Z06 is by far and away the king value performance. For an '06 MSRP was 68,880 with the 2LZ package. So stock for stock, the Z06 is just about untouchable. Now add a few mods like long tube headers, Mild stage 2 Cam, Cold air intake, HP tuner tune, and of course 5 point harnesses, and guess what, you are still less expensive than the Porsche's, Ferrari's, etc, etc... And now you have a complete animal. If you own a Porsche less than the GT, don't dare race for pinks as you will likely be out 140K if the Z driver knows what he is doing.

That ought to get some flames a brewin'!:firejump:I can just hear the Porsche crowd............yeah, but the leather is so much more comfy in my car:rolleyes: You know what I always wondered..........if the Porsche are so damned good.........how come they don't run in the same class in the Le Mans series??? The Porsches better give way when the Vette is flashing the lights;)

Workin' 4 Toys

02-03-2007, 06:27 PM

I always love the Corvette/Porsche debate....

Mag_Red

02-03-2007, 06:38 PM

I always love the Corvette/Porsche debate....More like the I have more $$$$$$$ than you debate. Take em both on a track and who wins???

Workin' 4 Toys

02-03-2007, 09:16 PM

Hey Magnetic...No doubt.

The CarreraGT is the best looking Porsche I have ever seen..Jus' Sayin'....:cool:

The 2006 Z06 is jus' one of my favorite vettes. Along with the 60's & some 70's and few 90's and 00's...;)

357 rwhp and 349 ft lbs of torque at only 17 psi of boost with a weight of 2250#

bret

02-03-2007, 10:31 PM

http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/JABRacing/track_car_004.sized.jpg

http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/JABRacing/jabr5.jpg

http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/JABRacing/trackcar.sized.jpg

Leroy

02-03-2007, 11:06 PM

Great video Brian! Someday!

Mag_Red

02-03-2007, 11:52 PM

you're all missing the fun boat and your bank account.

357 rwhp and 349 ft lbs of torque at only 17 psi of boost with a weight of 2250#2250! You really put that 944 on some kind of diet. What was the stock weight?? You race in SCCA? Ever hear of Danny Popp? Tom Patton??

bret

02-04-2007, 09:51 AM

Yeah the 944 turbo went on a big diet! Gutted doors, all insulation, Lexan front and back windows, stock weight for an 86 was 3086. There is nothing behind the dash, ultra light seats, all bushings are spherical aluminum. It hasn't passed a GT3 but has passed a few older Z06's and some newer twin turbos 996. It's a hoot to drive and it's got Porsches big brakes on the front and 944 turbo front brakes on the rear with cryogenic treated rotors. The fun thing is, I have a partner in the car, and we built it ourselves.
http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/JABRacing/bugundyinterior.jpg

http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/JABRacing/backbare.jpg

here is a stock front to Big Blacks...
http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/JABRacing/bigblack.sized.jpg

We do PCA DE events, driver education, as I prefer to bend my own sheetmetal if it's going to get bent :)

I got to drive a GT3 Cup Car at Hallett for two laps - unf**gbelievable!!! I knew it had great power but those ceramic brakes almost bruised me in the shoulder harness.

Mag_Red

02-04-2007, 10:41 AM

We do PCA DE events, driver education, as I prefer to bend my own sheetmetal if it's going to get bent :)

I got to drive a GT3 Cup Car at Hallett for two laps - unf**gbelievable!!! I knew it had great power but those ceramic brakes almost bruised me in the shoulder harness. Even a Vette guy will admit that Porsche brakes are bullet proof!:headbang:

MYMC

02-05-2007, 11:34 AM

I can just hear the Porsche crowd............yeah, but the leather is so much more comfy in my car:rolleyes: You know what I always wondered..........if the Porsche are so damned good.........how come they don't run in the same class in the Le Mans series??? The Porsches better give way when the Vette is flashing the lights;)
How may cylinders in that plastic car? Lets check the Porsche 6 cylinders 3.6ltrs and 415 hp...hmmm, sounds like a drag car to me...oh and it may have something to do with the class difference at LeMans.

Here is you automatic entry list so far for 07 Le Mans. These are automatic from their finish in 2006. The other 31 entries will be selected by the committee and a few will be selected from petition and qualifing speeds.

Classes are based on displacement and hp. At the risk of posting the "behind photo", I did pass this guy on the next lap. :)

http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/JABRacing/jab06.jpg

Workin' 4 Toys

02-05-2007, 10:41 PM

At the risk of posting the "behind photo", I did pass this guy on the next lap. :)
What happened to him, did he get a flat....8p J/K....;)

bret

02-05-2007, 11:55 PM

Now that's just wrong! :D

Mag_Red

02-06-2007, 01:03 AM

What happened to him, did he get a flat....8p J/K....;)He pitted8p

Eagle

02-06-2007, 02:27 AM

Porsche vs. Vette, ho hum. More pics of Maeghan, please!

Workin' 4 Toys

02-06-2007, 08:53 PM

Now that's just wrong! :D
Geez, you don't have to get nasty...:rolleyes: I know, I know...He ran out of gas... That's a V8 in there....8p

bret

02-06-2007, 09:27 PM

ok ok
http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/JABRacing/968CONV.jpg

Workin' 4 Toys

02-06-2007, 09:31 PM

Now those I like...........NOTHIN' like a great pair of stems...

Mag_Red

02-06-2007, 10:33 PM

Now those I like...........NOTHIN' like a great pair of stems...
Yeah, but it's going to be aweful hard pushing that VW to the service shop. Obviously broke down:D

Workin' 4 Toys

02-06-2007, 10:42 PM

Oh...:o I was thinking she was under arrest... At least that's how I was picturing the situation in my mind....:D

André

02-06-2007, 10:45 PM

Oh...:o I was thinking she was under arrest... At least that's how I was picturing the situation in my mind....:D
Definitely under arrest...and ready for a body search!:)